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Welcome to Equity Foundation
Founded in 1989, Equity Foundation works to eradicate prejudice towards the sexual and gender minority communities of Oregon. By working with organizations and philanthropic donors, we are able to fund change and change attitudes through granting and scholarship opportunities.
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March 6, 2010
at the Crystal Ballroom--Your Night to Get Lucky!
WIN Oregon Wines and Winery Tours! Would you like to win nearly $700 worth of exceptional Oregon wine and receive tours of Oregon wineries? One of the tours included in this package is a VIP tour and wine tasting right out of the barrels at R. Stuart & Co. Winery. It could be yours if you’re up for a little gambling at Equity Foundation’s “Speakeasy Casino: A Night to Get Lucky!” on Saturday, March 6 at the Crystal Ballroom.
The wine package is only one of the many prizes you could win at the Speakeasy Casino. Other prizes will be revealed in the coming weeks. There may even be a trip to Provincetown, MA. You can only win if you attend.
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Equity Foundation Announces Debra Porta and Pride Northwest winners of the 2010 John Grigsby-Jim Vegher Investment in Dignity Award Equity Foundation will present Debra Porta and Pride Northwest, the non-profit organization responsible for coordinating the largest Gay Pride festival and parade in Oregon, with the John Grigsby-Jim Vegher Investments in Dignity Award. Pride Northwest exemplifies the criteria of the award by promoting the values and mission of Equity Foundation, reflecting the time, energy, and commitment that John Grigsby and Jim Vegher provided the Foundation during its inception and early years.
Debra Porta, President of Pride Northwest Board of Directors said, “The importance of the Pride festival, in the LGBTQ community and in ourselves as members of that community, is something that the Pride Northwest board takes very seriously. The commitment we have to ensuring the continued strength and future cohesiveness of our community is the fundamental principle that drives all that we do.”
For approximately 40 years, Pride festivities have been occurring in Portland with Pride Northwest at the helm for the past 16 years. The organization has worked to make the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community and their issues visible in mainstream society by not only coordinating the Pride Parade and Festival in Portland, but also assisting in the education of all people through the development of activities that showcase the history, accomplishments, and talents of the community. Recently, when other large Pride organizations around the country have folded, Pride Northwest has been able to grow and thrive.
“We are very happy to award this to Debra and the Pride Northwest organization and salute the commitment and countless hours the board, staff and all the volunteers have put in over the last 16 years to make Portland’s Pride Festival such a wonderful community event for all to enjoy. This recognition is long overdue,” said Kevin Easton, Executive Director of Equity Foundation.
The award will be presented to Porta and Pride Northwest at Equity Foundation’s “Speakeasy Casino: A Night to get Lucky!” on March 6, 2010 at the Crystal Ballroom. The event will include gaming, prohibition era themes, jazz by Bridgetown Sextet, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, and big prizes for the winners. Tickets, which include food, drink and entertainment are $65 and can be purchased here.
Equity Foundation builds communities that advance the dignity and worth of all people. Equity Foundation promotes philanthropy and positive interaction by granting funds to organizations that work to eradicate prejudice against gender and sexual minorities and people from other diverse communities.
Equity Foundation Announces Search for Next Executive Director Equity Foundation, Oregon and Southwest Washington’s lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender community foundation, begins the new decade in a growth position and is searching for the next Executive Director to lead the very-committed Board of Directors, staff, committees and statewide volunteers through this exciting, multi-year effort.
A full job description and candidate instructions can be found here. Candidates with experience in endowment building, major donor development and with strong relationships with Oregon and Southwest Washington’s philanthropic community are encouraged to apply. The position offers competitive salary, health and other benefits.
Equity Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in recruitment, employment, discipline and separation, and terms of employment whether based on race, color, religion, gender, physical and mental disability, medical condition, national origin, ancestry, age, martial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, income, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected status.
Current Executive Director, Kevin Easton has resigned from the organization but plans to remain until the end of the current fiscal year, June 30, 2010 to ensure a smooth transition and provide the fiscal oversight and donor services expected.
Equity Foundation works to eradicate prejudice towards sexual and gender minorities. By working with philanthropic donors and nonprofit partners throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, Equity Foundation funds change and changes attitudes through grants and scholarship opportunities. Founded in 1989, Equity Foundation has awarded thousands of grants aimed at grassroots community change initiatives. During the last fiscal year, it awarded roughly $330,000 in grants and scholarships throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Equity Foundation Secures over $13,400 in Grants for Oregon Humane Society Equity Foundation has secured over $13,400 in grants for Oregon Humane Society during the last fiscal year, reflecting the diverse interests of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Although the Oregon Humane Society is not a General Grant Cycle Grantee, the organization was supported through the Donor Advised Fund and Workplace Giving programs, which are two of the five granting programs at the foundation.
Throughout the past year, Equity Foundation has worked to secure funding sources for many grantees throughout Oregon. Oregon Humane Society emerged as one of the favorites of the foundation’s donors. Equity Foundation is a community foundation that relies on the community to both donate to the foundation and to help steer their granting programs. Funding at the foundation is driven by the community by Donor Advisors, granting committees, and other volunteers. The majority of Equity Foundation donors are members of the LGBT community as well as allies from many diverse backgrounds. Oregon Humane Society is one example of the many interests of the LGBT community.
Kevin Easton, Equity Foundation Executive Director, said, “Oregon Humane Society exemplifies the fact that the LGBT community is not only concerned with our own issues, but also with the general welfare of our entire community. The foundation pools LGBT resources to benefit all of Oregon”
Equity Foundation builds communities that advance the dignity and worth of all people. Equity Foundation promotes philanthropy and positive interaction by granting funds to organizations that work to eradicate prejudice against gender and sexual minorities and people from other diverse communities.
King Casey’s Rhythm and Jazz Band to Entertain at Equity Foundation’s “Speakeasy Casino: A Night to Get Lucky!” King Casey’s Rhythm and Jazz Band will entertain guests at Equity Foundation’s “Speakeasy Casino: A Night to Get Lucky” on March 6, 2010 at the Crystal Ballroom. The band was formed specifically for the Speakeasy Casino and is part of the general revelry of the event. Equity Foundation has decided to be bold and do something different for their fundraiser. No more long speeches and live auctions. The event will include gambling, prohibition era themes, a jazz band, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, and big prizes for the winners. Don't gamble? There will be something for everyone.
Money raised during the Speakeasy Casino will benefit Equity Foundation, which is a local Oregon foundation that promotes the dignity and worth of all people by providing college scholarships and grants to organizations working to end discrimination against gender and sexual minorities as well as other diverse communities in Oregon. Equity Foundation is a community foundation that relies on the community to both donate to the foundation and to help steer their granting programs. The bulk of Equity Foundation donors are members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community as well as numerous people from many diverse backgrounds. Therefore, Equity Foundation funds organizations that represent the wide spectrum of interests in the LGBT community, including many non-LGBT focused projects. Donations to the foundation, therefore, benefit more than just one organization. Donations touch organizations and students throughout the state.
This past year Equity Foundation granted nearly $320,000 to 175 organizations across the state of Oregon. Recent grantees have included Community Alliance of Lane County, Oregon Public Broadcasting, Q Center, Elder Resource Alliance, and many others
Save the date: March 6, 2010 at the Crystal Ballroom
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